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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

12

Cabinet hosts glow with Christmas receptions across capital

The article describes festive drawing rooms for multiple Cabinet members led by the Attorney General and Mrs Bonaparte, with numerous assistants and out-of-town guests. The Navy, Post, Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce and Labor secretaries hosted large open houses, featuring red poinsettia decor and elaborate entertainments, including a dinner and dance for John Garfield.

Shepherd Clabaugh Moses Williams Boston Gozzaldi Cambridge Hanna Stewart Katherine McSherry Baltimore John W. Dwight Truman H. Newberry William Sheffield Cowles Presley M. Rixer Henry Granville Sharpe Willard H. Brownson Richard T. Mulligan Campbell Bradley Hope Slater Mary Gwynn Elizabeth Kean Christine Roosevelt Mae Williams Miss Sands Hagner Gertrude Williams Katherine Jennings Carol Newberry Marion Leutze Henrietta Fitch Whitney Vera Downing Amy Bowles Metcalf Meyer Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus Hockstadter Schaffer New York Streus Richardson Clover William Mason Wright Miss Gilmore William S. Bennet Satterlee Herbert Parsons James Harlan Goldsborough Boardman Charles C. Marsh Schroeder Cha S Bromwell Butler Shelby M. Converse

Washington Society Glitters With New Year Receptions

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey host a New Year reception at their K street home with twenty service-family hostesses. Helen Cannon greets hundreds on return from the White House as sisters and guests assist. Senator Depew and Mrs. Depew also host a New Year gathering.

Tribune Bureau Washington Admiral Dewey K Street Washington McLean Navy Helen Cannon White House le Seure Danville Sibley Dalzell Boutelie Mann Bushdey Spalding Weeks G. L. Fort Robert Bacon Martha Bacon L. Z. Leiter Miss Clapperton Scotland Leiter Richard H. Townsend Slater Elkins Stephen Pell George Law New York J. Franklin Bell Gerlington the Highlands

New York Society Dance Debutante Marion Bull at Delmonico's

Mrs J Edgar Bull hosted a Delmonico's cotillion for her daughter Marion Bull one of the season's debutantes. Steve Phelps led the cotillon as guests including Mrs Stowe Phelps and many society notables attended. Engagements and residences of prominent families were noted among plans for February events.

J. Edgar Bull Delmonico’s Marion F. Bull Steve Phelps Miss Bull Stowe Phelps E. Yale Smith W. R. Marvin Frances Alexander Jeannie Carpender Elsie Nicoll Beatrice Constance Pratt Charlotte Delafield Gertrude Slocum Emily Welles Carroll ID. Winslow Hendrik Hudson William Manice J. George Gray John A. Stewart Ludlow Bull George Woolsey Lewis L. Delafield John Suydam Seymour Johnson John Quincy Adams

Social notes from Newport honor New Year guests

Newport Rhode Island January 1. Mr and Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt entertained at luncheon to honor their New Year guests. Willing Spencer started for his home in Philadelphia today. Mrs Ereieric Nelson, who has been the guest.

the Tribune Newport R. 1 Reginald ©. Vanderbilt Willing Spencer Philadelphic Ereieric Nelson

Newport guests and residents take up roller skating

Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt's daughter has gone to Wellesley Mass. Mrs William E Glyn arrived and is staying with Mr and Mrs Louis Lorillard. William Storrs Wells is at the Muenchinger King cottage. Colonel John Hare Powell is ill with the grip at his cottage. Mrs Shafter Howard and about thirty five to forty year round Newport cottagers have started roller skating, hiring a hall for weekly sessions.

Reginald Vanderbilt Wellesley Mass William E. Glyn Louis L. Lorillard William Storrs Wells Muenchinger King Cottage John Hare Powell Shafter Howard Newport

New Year Ceremonies Mark Albany Governor's Day

Governor Hughes hosted New Year celebrations in Albany with a midday official reception for state officials and a public hour at the executive chamber. He and Mrs Hughes later welcomed guests at the executive mansion, with staff and officer families assisting. The governor presented parchment copies of an old military order as keepsakes and thanked the staff for a silver porridge bowl for Miss Elizabeth Hughes, calling her the first lady in the land.

Albany Hughes Capitol Henry Senate Executive Elizabeth Hughes Elizabeth

Washington wedding of Jackson Tinker and Miss Mabel McIlveen

Jackson Tinker of Washington married Miss Mabel J. McIlveen at the Stewart home with about a dozen friends. The Rev J W Chalmers officiated. Tinker is Washington correspondent for The New York Press. The bride, widow of Samuel McIlveen, was born in Leeds England. After the ceremony the couple will visit New England New York and Pennsylvania. The Providence segment notes Elizabeth Hazard's wedding to Rush Sturges and an engagement announcement for R H S Goddard Jr.

Jackson Tinker Mabel J. McIlveen Washington J. A. Stewart J. W. Chalmers Holy Trinity Tinker New York Press Samuel McIlveen Leeds England William Bluett New England New York Pennsylvania Tribune Providence Jan. i Rhode Island Peacedale Elizabeth Hazard Roland G. Hazard Rush Sturges Howard O. Sturges Dean Talgot Albany R. H. S. Goddard, Jr Marquise d'Andigne Margaret Hazard

Anxiety Over Czarina Pregnancys Impact on Russia

News from St. Petersburg reports the Czarina’s condition worsened by expected childbirth. The impending birth and her general weakness are causing concern among officials and observers in the capital.

St. Petersburg

Accusations of Modernism Rise Over Father Hanna

Rome reports growing charges of modernism against Father Edward J. Hanna of Rochester as he seeks the position of Coadjutor Archbishop of San Francisco. Cardinal Gotti has received Hanna’s defense letter, while Archbishop Riordan sent Propaganda copies of The New York Review containing Hanna’s essay The Human Knowledge of Christ. Defenders say the passages reflect others’ thoughts and that Hanna meant no final theological claim.

Rome Edward J. Hanna Rochester San Francisco Congregation of the Propaganda Cardinal Gotti the Propaganda Father Hanna Riordan New York Review Hanna Christ Tyrell

Professor Seymour cremation planned at Grove Street site

The body of Yale University professor Thomas Day Seymour was sent to Fresh Pond Long Island for cremation. The ashes will be returned tomorrow and burial follows in Grove Street Cemetery after services at his Hillhouse avenue home on Friday afternoon.

New Haven Thomas Day Seymour Yale University Fresh Pond Long Island Grove Street Seymour Hillhouse Avenue

Today events in New York City venues and meetings

Free admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History. A Sportsmen's Show is at Grand Central Palace. A Chamber of Commerce meeting takes place at No 65 Liberty Street at 12 30 p m. The Architectural League exhibition is at the American Fine Arts Society, No 215 West 67th Street.

Metropolitan Museum of Art American Museum of Natural History Grand Central Palace Chamber of Commerce Liberty Street Architectural League of New York American Fine Arts Society West 67Th Street

Prominent Arrivals at Major Hotels

Guests checked in at top New York hotels include J. H. Williams of Cincinnati at the Astor House, J. S. Thayer from Washington at Belmont, Bishop W. N. McVickar of Rhode Island at Holland, Prof C. D. Bricker of Virginia at Imperial, Gerard M. Fennell of Chicago at Majestic, W. H. Knickerbocker of Ballston Spa at Manhattan, R. J. Cousins of Lyden Iowa at St Regis, W. K. Smeatt of City Hills Massachusetts at Waldorf Astoria.

Astor House J. H._ Williams Cincinnati Belmont J. S. Thayer Washington Holland W. N. McVickar Rhode Island Imperial C. D. Bricker University of Virginia Majestic Gerard M. Fennell Chicago Manhattan

Weather Report Forecast and Local Records

Weather summary for January 1 reports fair conditions east of the Rockies with showers in the lower Ohio and Mississippi valleys and Eastern Texas. Rain in Pacific states, possible snow in extreme Northwest Friday, temperatures generally high west of the mountains, colder in several regions Thursday. Local forecasts list winds and conditions for DC Maryland Delaware New Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania Eastern New York New England with a record of yesterday’s high 30 and low 34.

Washington Ohio Mississippi Texas Rocky Mountains Interior Coast States California Lake Region Mississippi Valley East Gulf South Atlantic States Pacific States Ohio Valley Lower Middle Atlantic States New England West Gulf States Dakotas Minnesota Mississipi Valley Middle Atlantic Coast South Atlantic Coa Florida East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast European Grand Banks District of Columbia Maryland Delaware Pennsyvania New York Weather Bureau Wisseeccoets

Tristan und Isolde at the Metropolitan Opera Delivers New Readings

The Metropolitan Opera volunteers a twenty one year history with Tristan und Isolde as Fremstad shines in Isolde aided by Mahler in the pit. The new conductor delivers a vital reading with faster tempos and vivid color though stage changes spark mixed reactions.

Metropolitan Opera House New York Metropolitan Lehmann Niemann Anton Seidl Upper Broadway Seidl Jean de Reszke Mme Nordica Wagner Mme. Ternina Mme. Klafsky Europe Germany Herr Mahler Mahler Imperial Opera Vienna Mme. Fremstad Isolde Tristan Herr Knote Mme. Homer Herr van Rooy

The Blockhead at German Theatre in Vienna

A new play by Ludwig Fulda titled Der Dammkopf was staged in Vienna. The farce turns to light comedy about a blockhead heir who returns inherited money to selfish relatives. The production pleased a large audience with a long cast list led by Elisabeth Ariaans and Justus Haeberlin.

Ludwig Fulda Vienna Blockhead Herr Fulda

Obituary of George H. Robins Pioneer in Cotton Transport

Plainfield N J January 1 Special George H Robins vice president of Robins Wright Company lighterage New York died at his home after a lingering illness He was in his fifty sixth year A pioneer in New York port cotton transportation He leaves a wife who retains his business interest a daughter Mrs Francis K Anderson and two sons Harold S Robins and George Stanley Robins

Plainfield N. J George H. Robins Robins & Wright Company Pearl Street New York Norwood Avenue Robins Francis K. Anderson Harold S. Robins George Stanley Robins

Death of David S. Egleston Iron Dealer at 78

David S. Egleston senior partner of Egleston Brothers & Co. iron dealers died after a long illness at his home in East 36th Street aged 78. A prominent NY financier director of Bank of America and Hanover Fire Insurance, and Seamen's Bank trustee, he leaves a wife. Funeral will be at his home Saturday at 11 with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

David S. Egleston Egleston Brothers & Co South Street East 36Th Street Egleston Bank of America Hanover Fire Insurance Company Seamen's Bank For Savings New York

Notable Deaths of Early 19th and 20th Century Figures in Several States

Henry P. D. Clark an early theatrical manager died at his Kansas City home after a long career and Civil War service begun in the New York heavy artillery at age thirteen. Rolla K. Bryan of Lansing Mich cousin of William Jennings Bryan died in Washington after vertigo. Simeon Pearl Folsom first city engineer of St Paul died at eighty eight. Wesleyan Seminary graduate in 1837 served on Maine boundary staff. Rev William N Page Presbyterian minister died in Leavenworth Kan at seventy two. Dr Frank H Kendrick horseman died in Worcester Mass at forty nine after pneumonia, a familiar figure on New York tracks.

Henry PD. Clark Kansas City New York Heavy Artillery Rolla K. Bryan Lansing Mich William Jennings Bryan Casualty Washington Simeon Pearl Folsom St. Paul Wesleyan Seminary Maine New Hampshire William N. Page Leavenworth, Kan Elihu Root Frank H. Kendrick Worcester Mass New York

St Stephen's College May Be Relocated to Cathedral Grounds

A plan to move St Stephen's College from Annandale near Poughkeepsie to Cathedral Heights and merge it into the Cathedral of St John the Divine foundation was approved by the college trustees. Conditions include securing funds, arranging with Columbia University, and preserving the college's identity and degree power. The college trains young men for seminaries and Episcopal ministry.

St. Stephen's College Annandale Poughkeepsie Cathedral of St. John the Divine Cathedral Heights Columbia University Seymour Springfield New York Barrytown Hudson

Bay State Legislature Convened For New Session

The 129th Great and General Court of Massachusetts opened with routine ceremony. Republicans hold majorities in House and Senate as oaths were administered by the Governor. Governor Curtis Guild Jr. and Lt. Governor Eben Draper to be inaugurated. Norman White of Brookline attacked Speaker nominee Cole for political ambitions and impartial presiding concerns.

Boston 129Th Great and General Court Massachusetts House Senate Curtis Guild, Jr Eben Eben 8. Draper Norman White Brookline Cole White

Dispensary Injunction Granted in South Carolina Case

In Asheville North Carolina Judge Pritchard granted a federal injunction restraining the State Dispensary Board of South Carolina from paying funds in its charge. The motion was filed days ago by alleged creditors of the dispensary.

Tribune Asheville N. C Pritchard State Dispensary Board of South Carolina

Hebrews Plan Mass Meeting For Charity Relief

The Jewish Communal Institutions council calls a mass meeting at Temple Emanu-El next Sunday to spark donor involvement for United Hebrew Charities. No money appeal will be made, but organizers aim to recruit long term supporters. The charity reopened with $20,000 in treas ury to cover current month needs and Dr Lee Frankel hopes funds last into January unless cold weather hastens spend.

United Hebrew Charities Temple Emanu-El Lee Frankel

Alabama licenses issued for saloons amid prohibition dispute

In Cullman County nine saloon licenses were issued as prohibition laws against 1908 are challenged. The Cullman mayor may issue city licenses. Cullman voters had backed prohibition on December 9. Prohibitionists urge Governor intervention to enforce the law. A test case for a one year annulment is expected in Birmingham. In Lowndes County licenses for Hayneville Letchatchie and Fort Deposit dispensaries were denied prompting mandamus action. In Georgia Judge Newman refused a temporary injunction to halt Georgia prohibition enforcement.

Birmingham Ala Cullman County Cullman Montgomery Lowndes County Hayneville Letchatchie Benton Fort Deposit Atlanta, Ga W. T. Newman Georgia

Druce Protest Over Exhumation Of Duke Title Claim

London Jan 1 The attorneys for George Holamby Druce claimant to the title and estates of the Duke of Portland complain about the exhumation of Thomas Charles Cruce saying the vault floor was not opened and that letters promised a second coffin containing lead would be found there.

London George Hollamby Druce Duke of Portland Thomas Charles Cruce

Leap Year Fears Hit Leicester Bachelor Club

Leicester Massachusetts January 1 Leap year anxiety grips the Leicester Bachelor Club fifty four surviving charter members of the 1853 group met for their fifty fifth annual session. Girls of the town warned members against calling on or arranging with any girl and a resolution to expel violators was adopted though no expulsions have occurred in the club's history.

Tribune Leicester Mass Leicester Bachelor Club

Bulgarian Editor Studies Immigrant Conditions in New York

P N Daskaloff editor of Vetcherna Pochta of Sofia has arrived in New York to study Bulgarian immigrant conditions and potential employment issues. He will meet Bulgarians, write a series of articles, and advise on immigration matters from Astor House as his headquarters.

P. N. Daskaloff Vetcherna Pochta Sofia Bulgaria New York Che Daskaloff Astor House

Taft Speech Draws Broad Approval Across Papers

A compilation notes widespread backing for Taft’s Boston address. Editors from Pittsburg Dispatch Baltimore American Watertown Times Washington Post Boston Transcript Philadelphia Press praise his stance on capital protection, party alignment, and rejection of Roosevelt era excess.

Policyholders urged to supply names and addresses

A policyholders committee of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company, representing mainly southern policyholders and based in New Orleans, issued a call today for all policyholders to furnish their names and addresses. The committee says the company refused permission to copy policyholders names from the books.

New Orleans Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company

Mary Ramsey Wood Dies at 119 in Hillsboro Home

Mrs. Mary Ramsey Wood, a Tennessee native, died today at her daughter’s Hillsboro home. She was 119 years old, a remarkable long life marked by ties to Tennessee before relocating to Oregon.

Hillsboro Ore Mary Ramsey Wood

Death notices from The Tribune republished in Tri Weekly Tribune

Death notices list Andrews Bishop E G. Benham Jane A T Lraman Edward. Braman Edward. Brotherton William. Cooley Rachael A. Cromwell Albert. Earle Josephine. Egleston David S. Ehlers Henrietta H C. Francis George H. Gillespie William W. Hallock Mary K. Hanford Juliette F. Kennedy Martha M. Lee Albert L. Lloyd Anna M. Matthews Augusta B. Rutherford Ronald G S. Smith Addie C. Stewart John. Waterbury William F. White Anna F. Whiteing Maurice B. Zabriskie Edgar with dates December 31 1907 and early January 1908. notices give funeral details and locations across New York and nearby towns.

West Thst New York Sophen Anna Fletcher Edward D. White Puners Jace Stuyvesant Ave Brooklyn Highland Ave Zabriskie Omaha Edgar Zabriskie Albert Maria

Successor to Bishop Rooker Proposed for Jaro

Rome Jan 1 Monsignor Agius papal delegate to the Philippines recommends to the Vatican the appointment of an American ecclesiastic as bishop of Jaro to replace the late Monsignor Rooker.

Rome Monsignor Agius Philippine Islands Vatican Jaro Rooker

Cardinal Gibbons Looks for Fair 1908 Outlook

Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore on January 1 offered an optimistic forecast for 1908. He urged judging the future by the past, noting trials endured were followed by blessings from Almighty God and expressing confidence in divine protection as the new year begins. He acknowledged possible discouragements but emphasized hope for the best under Providence.

Coldest Winter Day Pins Northwest With Subzero Temperatures

La Crosse Wis January 1 Today marked the coldest day of the winter across the Northwest with readings at zero in Wisconsin and southern Minnesota points. Duluth recorded 2 below zero while Williston North Dakota hit 12 below and Winnipeg registered 10 below.

la Crosse Wis Northwest Wisconsin Minnesota Duluth Williston N. C Winnipeg

Obituary notices and funeral announcements from Newark area

A page lists multiple obituaries and funeral details for December 1907 to January 1908. Names include Henrietta Cergill Ehlers, Richard P. Francia, George HM F, Mary Kirkwood Kent Hallock, Juliette Hanford, M. Kennedy, Albert Lee, Anna M Lloyd, Auguste Bowen Matthews, Gertrude Russell Fussitt, Ronald Gordon Sterling Rutherford, Achille C Smith, Jon Stewart, William Fillmore Waterbury, Anna Fletcher White, Maurice H Whiteing, and Edgar Zabriskie. Entries specify residences in Newark, Montclair, East Orange, and nearby towns, with service times, interment notes, and occasionally private or public funeral details. The notice also mentions cemetery access and contact points for arrangements.

Plymouth St Montclair N. J George Boston Gillespie Stamford Conn Eas Toa Washington Ave Hallock Cromwell Hall Cromwell Mary Kirkwood Kent Winthrop BH. Hallock Hanford Juliette F Robert G. Hanford House of Prayer Newark Kennedy Fulton St M. Kennedy Rosedale Cemetery Lee Belmont Albert Lee Fulton N. Y Lloyd Anna M Joseph P. Lloyd Funersl East Park St. Hamt Orange Matthews Auguste Bowen Watson Matthews Vosare South Orange Gertrude Russell Vernon Ave Brooklyn Rutherford Ronald Gordon Sterling Martha Louisa Walter Rutherford Madison Ave

Help Wanted Applications Now Open at Uptown Tribune Office

Special Notices. To the Employer. Do you want desirable help QUICK? SAVE TIME AND EXPENSE by consulting the file of applications of selected aspirants for positions of various kinds which has just been installed at the Uptown Office of THE NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, No. 1364 Broadway, Between 36th and 37th Streets. Office Hours: 9 a m. to 6 p. m.

New-York Tribune

Tribune Subscription Rates and World Offices List

The Tribune lists subscription options for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions with domestic and foreign rates. It includes multiple international offices, travel and hotel partners, and city and street addresses for offices and bureaus worldwide.

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